Brexit

British PM, queen mark end of Parliament before June vote

British Prime Minister Theresa May visited Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday to mark the dissolution of Parliament ahead of next month`s surprise election.

May 03, 2017, 20:16 PM IST

EC's Juncker calls Theresa May `tough lady` in Brexit talks

European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker said Wednesday that British Prime Minister Theresa May was a "tough lady", after reports of a disastrous Brexit dinner between the pair.

May 03, 2017, 19:13 PM IST

EU's Barnier says 'no punishment' in Brexit financial demands

EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier denied Thursday that the bloc's financial demands from Britain for leaving were "punishment" but warned against the "illusion" that Brexit would be painless.

May 03, 2017, 15:21 PM IST

UK wants generous deal for EU residents post-Brexit: David Davis

Britain's intention in negotiations over the post-Brexit status of European Union nationals already living in the United Kingdom is to give them very similar rights to those they enjoy now.

May 03, 2017, 14:49 PM IST

'Twitter could have predicted Brexit vote outcome'

The outcome of the Brexit vote could have been predicted by analysing tweets during the five months preceding the historic vote, a first-of-its-kind study has found.

Apr 30, 2017, 13:05 PM IST

Twitter could have predicted Brexit vote outcome: Study

The outcome of the Brexit vote could have been predicted by analysing tweets during the five months preceding the historic vote.

Apr 30, 2017, 12:58 PM IST

EU leaders agree tough Brexit stance

"Guidelines adopted unanimously. (The) EU-27's firm and fair political mandate for the Brexit talks is ready," said EU president Donald Tusk.

Apr 29, 2017, 17:37 PM IST

France`s Francois Hollande says Britain must pay price for Brexit

French President Francois Hollande warned Saturday that Britain must pay the price for Brexit as EU leaders met to adopt guidelines for negotiations.

Apr 29, 2017, 15:53 PM IST

EU battle begins to win UK-based agencies after Brexit

European leaders will discuss for the first time at a summit on Saturday the battle to host two London-based EU agencies after Brexit, with a decision expected later this year, officials said.

Apr 28, 2017, 19:29 PM IST

Half of Scots don't want independence vote before Brexit: YouGov poll

Nearly half of Scottish voters do not want another referendum on independence from the United Kingdom before it leaves the European Union.

Apr 28, 2017, 13:10 PM IST

Angela Merkel, Theresa May draw Brexit battle lines

British Prime Minister Theresa May accused the other 27 EU countries of lining up to oppose Britain over Brexit after Germany`s Angela Merkel said the UK should have no "illusions" over the exit process.

Apr 28, 2017, 00:33 AM IST

UK not seeking divide and rule approach in Brexit talks: Minister

Britain will not seek to take a divide and rule approach with the other 27 member states of the European Union in upcoming Brexit negotiations, Brexit minister David Davis said on Wednesday.

Apr 26, 2017, 14:59 PM IST

Oil off on supply fears; stocks slip before French election

Oil prices fell on Friday as oversupply concerns resurfaced, while the euro and stocks slipped ahead of the first round of the French presidential election on Sunday.

Apr 22, 2017, 15:24 PM IST

Britain must pay EU divorce bill in euros: Document

Britain may be leaving the EU but it will still have to settle the divorce bill in euros, not pounds, according to an EU document on the upcoming negotiations.

Apr 21, 2017, 15:21 PM IST

Labour Party's Corbyn sets election tone, targets British establishment

Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Thursday he would defeat a "cosy cartel" at the heart of British politics, casting himself as the anti-establishment challenger in a snap election called by Prime Minister Theresa May.

Apr 20, 2017, 20:54 PM IST

Britain will lose more from Brexit than EU, says bloc's foreign policy chief

Brexit negotiations will start as planned in June after Britons vote in a snap general election.

Apr 20, 2017, 11:11 AM IST

Real Brexit talks will only start after June vote: EU Commission

The president of the European Commission believes "real" Brexit talks will only start after British snap elections called for June 8, an EU spokesman said on Wednesday.

Apr 19, 2017, 17:50 PM IST

Facing parliament vote, UK's Theresa May says early election will boost her in EU talks

Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday an early election would strengthen her at the "most crucial point" in Britain`s divorce talks with the EU, as she prepared to ask parliament to approve a vote in just seven weeks` time.

Apr 19, 2017, 15:19 PM IST

British PM Theresa May calls for early election, says need to strengthen hand due to Brexit

British Prime Minister Theresa May called on Tuesday for an early election on June 8.

Apr 18, 2017, 23:35 PM IST

UK coming together after Brexit: PM Theresa May

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday said the country and its people were coming together following the country's vote to exit the European Union (EU), the media reported.

Apr 16, 2017, 13:48 PM IST